march

march · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

  2. 2.

    Walk quickly and with determination.

  3. 3.

    Walk in protest or demonstration.

  4. 4.

    An act of marching; a walk at a regular pace.

  5. 5.

    A procession or demonstration.

  6. 6.

    A piece of music with a strong rhythm for marching to.

  7. 7.

    **(March)** The third month of the year.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    march on — Continue moving; attack.
  • •
    marching orders — Instructions to leave or proceed.
  • •
    steal a march on — Gain an advantage over.
  • •
    on the march — Marching; advancing.
  • •
    march to a different drummer — Be unconventional.

Related words

Antonyms: halt, stop
See also: April, february, parade, protest, walk
Synonyms: parade, stride, troop, walk

Etymology

The verb is from Old French marchier ("to march, walk"), probably from Frankish markōn ("to mark"). The month name comes from Latin Martius ("of Mars"), named after the Roman god of war.